$20,000.00 raised towards the building of a charitable hospital in Ayodhya, India. T.A.K.E. ( The Alia Khan Experience ), a Bollywood themed fashion show fundraiser, showcasing the collection of New York City based fashion designer Alia Khan. Honorary Chairperson: Mrs. Manishi Sagar ( Kinderville ). Held at Hotel Europa downtown. Hosted by Eramelinda Boquer of CJAD, MiX '96. Organized and Co-chaired by Miss Geeta Suchak and Dr. Shivendra Dwivedi.

"I want to thank you for helping to organize the Alia Khan Fashion Show for the Freedom From Poverty Foundation. Thanks to your vision, tireless effort and attention to detail, the evening was a great success and we were able to raise over $25,000. !!"

Dr. S. D. Dwivedi

President
Freedom From Poverty Foundation